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TL to Monsieur Raymond Girard from Vladimir Nabokov, October 19, 1963 ., October 19, 1963

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 35

Scope and Contents

Not addressed, in French, regarding Girard's translation of the first part of Pale Fire, including several explanations of terms that have confused the translator. Particularly interesting is VN's discussion of "homer" and the joke that eludes Kinbote as it probably will most French readers. Explains impossibility of including translator's notes in the French edition, as these may be confused with Kinbote's notes. Possibly a copy that was enclosed with 2-34.

Dates

  • October 19, 1963

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

2.5 cubic feet. (2.5 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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